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MLB News / Yardbarker / February 12
Diamondbacks bring back former closer
The Diamondbacks had one of the worst bullpens in MLB last season and needed to find arms to help revamp things.
Framber Valdez News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 12
Tigers New Ace Framber Valdez's First Words in Detroit Will Fire Fans Up
The Detroit Tigers are entering one of their most exciting eras in team history after back-to-back splash signings over the course of the last week to add some additional firepower to the starting rotation.
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 12
Tigers Boss Shares Insight into How Justin Verlander Negotiations Went Down
The Detroit Tigers delivered their fanbase the most exciting transaction in some time this week when they brought back team legend Justin Verlander on a one-year, $13 million deal.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 11
How Tigers manager AJ Hinch played pivotal role in Detroit signing Framber Valdez
The Detroit Tigers made a defining offseason move when they finalized the addition of Framber Valdez, with manager AJ Hinch playing a direct role in closing the deal.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 11
Tigers Share Epic Picture Showing First Look at New Star-Studded Rotation
The Detroit Tigers in the last several days have all the sudden turned in a very exciting offseason after it dragged on for a while by signing two additional potential ace pitchers.
Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 11
3 Reasons Justin Verlander’s Return to Detroit Is Good for Baseball
How can you not be romantic about baseball? The Detroit Tigers have officially signed Justin Verlander to a one-year, $13 million deal, which strengthens the rotation now led by Tarik Skubal and Framber Valdez.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 11
Sights and sounds from Lakeland as Tigers pitchers and catchers report 
The whiplash from the surprise of the Justin Verlander signing, to the images of the franchise’s greatest pitcher working out in his old haunts alongside Tarik Skubal, Jack Flaherty, and Framber Valdez on Wednesday, made from some fine visual storytelling.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 11
Grading Tigers Offseason Trade Acquisitions Since World Series Ended
The Detroit Tigers have been incredibly successful in free agency this offseason. Between signing Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander, and continuing to hold on to Tarik Skubal, the Tigers have built up a formidable starting rotation.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 11
Current Tigers Rotation May Have Highest Upside in MLB Entering Season
When people think of the Detroit Tigers, the first thing that comes to mind is pitching. Primarily because of Tarik Skubal, who has proven to be one of the most dominant pitchers in the league with back-to-back Cy Young Awards.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 11
MLB News: Justin Verlander, Jackson Jobe, Reese Olson, Tigers broadcast, World Baseball Classic
There could be little else to start today’s news roundup with than general enthusiasm over the return of former Tigers’ ace Justin Verlander. Verlander, who accompanied the Tigers on both their last visits to the World Series, is winding down his Hall of Fame career, and seems to want to bring it back to where it all began in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 11
Tiger Talk: On a scale of 1 to 10, how amped are you about the Tigers?
The Detroit Tigers took a rollercoaster ride on Tuesday on the news that Justin Verlander will be returning to his original franchise for a Hall of Fame-bound swan song in 2026.
Justin Verlander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 10
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander features Eminem in video announcing Detroit return
The Detroit Tigers made a statement Tuesday night that went beyond a routine offseason move. As rotation questions came into focus, a franchise icon officially returned home.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10
Tigers pitching injury adds another layer to Justin Verlander signing
While Verlander's career coming full circle is a nice story, it is also one that may have been born out of necessity.
Justin Verlander News / Larry Brown Sports / February 10
Tigers pitcher ruled out for season right after Justin Verlander signing
The Detroit Tigers have Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal on top of the rotation for this season. The Tigers also added former Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez, and Detroit then brought back legend Justin Verlander on Tuesday on a one-year deal.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 10
Tigers make 2 injury moves before Spring Training
As Spring Training approaches in Lakeland, Florida, the Detroit Tigers finalized two injury-related roster decisions. The moves by the Tigers significantly shape the team’s pitching outlook heading into camp.
Reese Olson News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 10
Reese Olson To Miss 2026 Season Following Shoulder Surgery
Right-hander Reese Olson is done for the year after undergoing a right shoulder labral repair, the team announced. Olson has been placed on the 60-day IL, along with fellow right-hander Jackson Jobe.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / February 10
Justin Verlander Signs with Detroit Tigers: Fantasy Baseball 2026 Impact and Projections
Normally a deal for a 42 year-old athlete to go back to his original team seems ceremonial. In this case, the Detroit Tigers shelled out $13 million dollars for a one-year deal for a player who was 4-11 last season.
MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 10
Tigers Beat Out Yankees to Sign Veteran and Bolster Outfield Depth
The Detroit Tigers have made another signing on what has already been a busy Tuesday afternoon so far. Not long after the initial news broke that Detroit was bringing Justin Verlander home on a one-year deal, Jon Heyman of the New York Post has reported the Tigers have agreed to terms on a minor league deal with veteran outfielder Austin Slater.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10
Justin Verlander making fitting return to Tigers on one-year deal
Verlander is returning to where it all started.
Javier Baez News / Field Level Media / February 6
Tigers' Javier Baez won't play in 2026 WBC due to marijuana use
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is not eligible to play for Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic due to his ongoing suspension for marijuana use, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 5
Tarik Skubal Wins Arbitration Hearing
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has won his arbitration hearing against the team, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He’ll be paid a record-shattering $32MM in his final season of arbitration eligibility and, in doing so, radically alter subsequent arbitration earnings for top-tier starting pitchers with five-plus years of big league service.
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